Spinach & Sauteed Veggie Casserole

I am joining Deborah at Confessions of a Mother Runner and Sarah this week in their "Meatless Monday" link-up to share this recipe. Spinach Casserole is a favorite side dish or can be served as a Vegetarian Main Dish.  It is easy to make and is also a great way to use up left over veggies in the fridge.

Here is what you will need: 

-8x8 Glass Baking Dish

-Olive Oil (or Cooking) Spray

-1 lb. of Fresh Baby Spinach (Organic if you can!)

-6 oz. of Sliced Mushrooms

-1 Bell Pepper Chopped (Red, Yellow, or Orange)

-1 Small Onion Chopped

-10 Small Cherry Tomatoes cut in half

-3 Garlic Cloves Minced

-1 Tbsp of Olive Oil

-2 Tbsp Butter

-1/2 Cup Shredded Cheese ( I use Monterey Jack/ Cheddar Mix or Mozzarella...whatever is in the fridge that will melt! )

1. Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees

2. Place Spinach in a large pot and cover with water, then wilt spinach over medium heat for    approximately 3 minutes.  

3. After Spinach is wilted, drain in colander, then press out excess water with paper towels.

4. Coat or Spray 8x8 Baking Dish with Olive Oil, then place wilted Spinach in dish.

5. Heat 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil in Skillet over medium heat.  Add Bell Peppers & Onions in skillet and   sauté for 5 minutes, add mushrooms, stir and cover skillet for approximately 5 minutes until veggies begin to soften.

6. Remove cover from skillet and add minced garlic and 2 Tbsp of Butter and keep over medium heat until Butter is melted.  Remove from heat and add cherry tomatoes.

7. Place sauteed veggies & butter mixture over wilted spinach in baking dish.  Spread Cheese over the top.

8. Bake at 350 degrees on center rack of oven for approximately 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.

I hope you enjoy this recipe! Also, please check out my SAVORY SUNDAY LINK-UP .  The Linky is open all week and you can add as many recipes as you like. Have a Great Week!! :-)

Additional Fun Link-ups:  Tasty Tuesdays, #Recipe of the week,  Real Food Fridays, Allergy Free Wednesday, Waste Not Want, Gluten Free Friday, Healthy Vegan Fridays

-Angela